The main international airport in Maldives, this airport is also known as Malé International Airport. It has been constructed at an elevation of 2 metres above mean sea level. Adjacent to the aiport is a waterdrome that has four water runways for seaplane operations.

This is reputed to be the most dangerous airport in the world with a sloped runway that is 527 m long, 20 m wide, and inclined at an amazing 12 degrees.